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English poetry

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Daffodils – William Wordsworth (An Inspirational Poem)

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Poetry In Voice 2016 winner Marie Foolchand recites at Griffin Poetry Prize awards ceremony

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a poem about life

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This article focuses on poetry written in English from the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, though the whole of Ireland was politically part of the United Kingdom between January 1801 and December 1922, it can be controversial to describe Irish literature as British, and for some this includes authors from Northern Ireland. The article does not include poetry from other countries where the English language is spoken.
  • The earliest English poetry 

  • The Anglo-Norman period and the Later Middle Ages 

  • The Renaissance in England 

  • The Restoration and 18th century 

  • The Romantic movement 

  • Victorian poetry 

  • The 20th century 

  • English poetry now